Movie

Achtung! The Desert Tigers

★ 3.9(14)19771h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Luigi Batzella
Release date: 1977-01-15
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: International Cine Holiday

About Achtung! The Desert Tigers

Achtung! The Desert Tigers is a 1977 movie in the Drama, Thriller and War genres, directed by Luigi Batzella, starring Richard Harrison, Lea Lander and Isarco Ravaioli. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.9/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Achtung! The Desert Tigers in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During World War II, an American major is captured by the Germans and thrown into a POW camp run by a sadistic Nazi officer, whose main pleasures are whipping the local female population and torturing prisoners. The major organizes an escape attempt using the camp's nubile female doctor as a hostage.

Cast

Richard Harrison

Maj. Lexman

Lea Lander

Dr. Lessing / SS Afrika Korps

Isarco Ravaioli

Lt. Keller

Agnes Kalpagos

Clara

Gino Turini

Sergeant

Zaira Zoccheddu

Jewish girl

Mauro Mannatrizio

U.S Army Soldier

Italo Gasperini

SS Lieutenant

Mike Monty

Max

Gordon Mitchell

Kommandant von Stolzen

Alfredo Rizzo

Allied Officer

Themes & keywords

experimentwhipnazisadismdominatrixsexual violenceperversionsexploitationurinationprison camp1940s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Achtung! The Desert Tigers in Switzerland?+

Achtung! The Desert Tigers is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Achtung! The Desert Tigers on Netflix?+

Achtung! The Desert Tigers is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Achtung! The Desert Tigers?+

Achtung! The Desert Tigers has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Achtung! The Desert Tigers?+

Achtung! The Desert Tigers stars Richard Harrison, Lea Lander, Isarco Ravaioli, Agnes Kalpagos and Gino Turini.

When did Achtung! The Desert Tigers come out?+

Achtung! The Desert Tigers is a 1977 movie directed by Luigi Batzella.

What genre is Achtung! The Desert Tigers?+

Achtung! The Desert Tigers is Drama, Thriller and War film.

Who directed Achtung! The Desert Tigers?+

Achtung! The Desert Tigers was directed by Luigi Batzella.